Plus: Teen DV Month, Black History Month, Project PEACE video, and more. Monthly Newsletter Doorways appoints Maureen Devine-Ahl as Interim President and CEO A special message from Carmen Oviedo, Board President On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am happy to share that we have appointed Maureen Devine-Ahl as Doorways' Interim President and CEO. Maureen was selected from a strong group of professionals who lead nonprofits during transition periods. She brings a passion for Doorways' mission, nearly two decades of nonprofit leadership and consulting experience, and deep connections to our community. Please join me in welcoming Maureen to Doorways! Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults. Every February across the United States, teens and those who support them join together for a national effort to raise awareness to teen dating violence. Learn more. The 2020 TDVAM campaign theme is #1Thing By just learning or doing one thing, you can start the conversation about healthy relationships in your friend circles, schools, and communities. Everyone has a part in ending dating abuse, even if that one thing seems small in the moment. Every step towards ending dating violence is an important one! Here are some steps you can take right now: Share this quiz From ThatsNotCool.com, this is a quiz about friends and relationships where YOU choose what's "cool" or "not cool." Take the Quiz Watch #ThatsNotLove videos Sometimes it's hard to see the difference between love and control. These videos shine a spotlight on the earliest signs of an unhealthy relationship. View playlist and watch videos. Learn 10 tips on how to help someone in an unhealthy relationship If you or someone you know is in need of support, you can call Doorways' 24-hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline at 703-237-0881 at any time. Get tips. Check out the Arlington Healthy Relationships Task Force (Arlington HRT) The Arlington HRT (Project PEACE) is a group of students Arlington high schools who raise awareness about sexual assault and healthy relationships. The Task Force promotes awareness through educational campaigns, meetings and outreach efforts throughout Arlington County Public Schools. Learn more. Black History Month Before the bus, Rosa Parks was a sexual assault investigator "One part of this was protecting black men from false accusations and lynchings; the other was ensuring that black people who had been sexually assaulted by white people could get their day in court." Learn more. Complex Justice: Recognizing racism, sexism, and the fight for equality "During Black History Month, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) celebrates strong Black leaders, present and past, and acknowledges how much progress we have made to ensure racial justice. However, this month is also a time for us to reflect on how far we still have to go to ensure safety and equality for all." Learn more. In the News Taking Action on Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse: Arlington In Conversation Listen in as the leadership and community partners of Arlington's Project PEACE (Partnering to End Abuse in the Community for Everyone) talk about taking action on domestic violence and sexual assault. Watch Video Update on Amazon's donation match "To continue filling critical gaps in our community for families and young people in particular, all of us must work together. We applaud Amazon for matching their employees' investments in our mission to maximize impact for our neighbors experiencing homelessness," said Caroline Jones, President and CEO at Doorways. "Doorways is grateful to the many Amazonians who have stepped up in support of our cause through financial gifts and volunteering thus far, and we look forward to building on this partnership moving forward." Read more. Doorways | P.O. Box 100185, Arlington, VA 22210 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!